Electrician

As part of Richardson’s global agriculture and food business, our food and ingredients division plays a central role in connecting farm to table through our vertically integrated supply chain. As a leading pasta manufacturer, Richardson produces a wide range of high-quality dry pasta products for diverse markets and end uses .

Richardson provides an excellent compensation package consisting of a competitive salary, flexible benefits including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), paid time off, paid holidays, and training and career development opportunities. Relocation support may be available for out-of-town candidates.

Working with Richardson opens the door to a world of possibility. We currently have an opportunity for a n Electrician at our Carrington, ND durum milling and pasta production facility, where we produce Dakota Growers pasta.

Responsibilities:

Provide hands-on electrical support in the areas of process controls, resolving common power system electrical issues, and equipment downtime root cause analysis

Complete regular preventive maintenance on all electrical equipment according to established schedules and procedures

Use tools, meters, and technology to troubleshoot facility-specific PLC’s, motors, VFDs, and process/support equipment, in accordance with established procedures, guidelines, and regulations

Assist with the installation and commissioning of electrical equipment by running/connecting wires, construction panels/control boxes, and performing other tasks in accordance with the NEC, North Dakota Electrical Codes, and NFPA 70E

P roactively identify and execute on continuous improvement opportunities

Qualifications:

High school diploma or GED equivalent from an accredited institution

3+ years of electrical maintenance experience OR Associate ’ s Degree or higher in electrical, electro-mechanical, mechatronics, instrumentation or controls in lieu of experience

Preferred Qualifications:

E xperience with Programmable Logic Controllers (Allen Bradley, Siemens)

E xperience with Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs) and instrumentation

E xperience working with 480V systems

Physical Requirements:

Qualified candidates must be able to perform the following physical job requirements, with or without reasonable accommodation:

L ift up to 50 pounds

W ork in hot, humid, cold and crowded manufacturing environment

Stand, walk, c limb, squat, crouch , reach, grasp, push and pull fo r extended periods

Schedule: Tuesday-Saturday

Shift: 1:30 PM - 10:00 PM

Starting wage: $37/hr

Interested candidates should click the Apply icon to apply online by 11/20/2026 .